EXECUTIVE CHEF I - Boston, MA

Compass Group Canada; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FLIK is looking for an Executive Chef in Boston, MA to oversee kitchen operations, including catering, while ensuring a safe environment for staff. Candidates should have extensive culinary management experience and a passion for food and hospitality. Join a vibrant culinary team and grow your career.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive kitchen management experience, including catering.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends.
• ServSafe certified highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and ensure a safe work environment.
• Plan and modify menus according to established guidelines.
• Train kitchen staff in food preparation and safety.

Skills

Culinary Management

Food Safety

Inventory Management

Sanitation Practices

Menu Planning

Team Training

Client Satisfaction

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary:$90,000-$100,000/yr

Other Forms of Compensation:

What makes FLIK click

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Our Growing Culinary Team in Boston, MA

As the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, including catering, while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional in the Boston area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards. Complete and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality
• Trainskitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety, and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
• Makes all decisions regarding the utilization of leftover food products, staying within Company guidelines for such products
• Complies with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits
• Followsfacility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting
• Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications:

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, includingcatering
• Extensive catering experience is required
• High volume, complex food service operations experience - highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences
• Hands-on chef experience a must
• Prior experience in fine dining restaurants, country clubs, hotels, or contract management services preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Must be experienced with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Outlook, E-mail, and the Internet
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Apply to Flik today!

Flik is a member of Compass Group USA

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1415353

Compass Corporate

NANCY M TEIXEIRA

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